Konstantinos Mantzafleris

Purchase & Product Director @ Pakketo

About

Purchase & Product Director with 20+ years of experience in furniture import, wholesale and retail. Deep expertise in global sourcing across Asia (China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Hong Kong) and Europe, managing 7,500+ SKUs and €15–16M annual procurement budgets.Key achievements:▪ Scaled product portfolio from 1,000 to 7,500+ SKUs (+650%) ▪ Delivered €1.5M cash-flow improvement through logistics optimization ▪ Negotiated 8–15% cost reductions across 200+ factories ▪ Launched HoReCa channel from zero to revenue-generating unit Open to senior Procurement / Commercial Director roles in Thessaloniki, Athens and Europe, as well as consulting engagements in sourcing strategy and procurement setup.

Country

Greece

City

Thessaloniki

Industry

Import & Export

Skill

Freight Negotiation, Import Logistics, Freight Management, Product Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Budget Management, Import Export, Inventory Management, Wholesale Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Supplier Negotiation, Global Sourcing, Market Planning, Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Finance, Strategic Planning, Critical Thinking, Negotiation

Experience

Purchase & Product Director

Pakketo

2024-8 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

Thessaloniki

Full P&L ownership of procurement strategy across 7,500+ SKUs. Managing €15–16M annual procurement budget (2026), with €20M plan for 2027. Leading global sourcing operations — 3+ months/year across Asia (China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Hong Kong) and Europe. Overseeing annual budget planning, cost control and forecasting using Entersoft ERP. Negotiating transportation contracts and managing import logistics. Driving market and competition strategy to support commercial growth.

Product & Senior Buyer Manager

Pakketo

2021-2 - 2024-7 · 3 yrs 6 mos

Thessaloniki

Managed end-to-end sourcing, pricing and stock planning across full product range. Expanded product portfolio from 1,000 to 7,500+ SKUs (+650% growth). Achieved €1.5M cash-flow improvement through long-term freight & logistics agreements. Negotiated with 200+ factories across Asia & Europe, securing 8–15% cost reductions. Launched HoReCa product line from zero, creating new revenue stream.

Senior Buyer & Product Manager

Impo

2004-2 - 2020-10 · 16 yrs 9 mos

Oraiokastro

Import and wholesale of furniture & home goods across Asia and Europe. Full ownership of product sourcing, pricing strategy and supplier negotiations. Managed international imports, logistics and long-term factory relationships. Conducted market, trend and competitive analysis to guide product decisions. Built and scaled the commercial operations of the business over 16 years.